J.J, Hotchner and others in “Unfinished Business”

J.J

Hotch, it's federal.

Hotchner

What?

J.J

If we want this case, it's ours. It's federal. This letter came from across the river, from Kansas City, Missouri.

Hotchner

Interstate communication.

J.J

Puts it in federal jurisdiction.

Hotchner

[to Captain Wright] Sir, this is now a federal case. I would like to retain Detective McGee as a consultant.

Capt. Wright

Whoa, whoa. You're not opening any investigations in my jurisdiction.

Hotchner

I don't wanna fight with you, even though this is a federal case. If we develop any information, I will come to you and your men will make the arrest.

Capt. Wright

And why would you do that?

Hotchner

Because that's how we operate.